30 years ago, Ben Dunne, the head of Dunnes Stores, went on holiday to Florida. A hedonistic trip which ended in a cocaine binge with a prostitute that sparked a chain of events which dominated Irish public life for years - destroying reputations and uncovering millions. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Liam Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, one of the most anticipated gangland trials was to get underway with Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch for the murder of David Byrne six years ago. With the trial adjourned until a later date, the Indo Daily finds out more about Byrne, his family, and the long-running Hutch-Kinahan feud. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Paul Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After plunging the pound with a disastrous mini budget, Downing Street has now reversed plans to scrap the 45pc top rate of tax. But the crisis has put the necks of the new Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on the line after just four weeks. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests; Donal O'Donovan and Enda Brady See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, Jonathan Dowdall and his father, Patrick, will be sentenced for their part in facilitating the murder of David Byrne, a Kinahan cartel associate, in the Regency Hotel in Dublin in 2016. The Indo Daily finds out more about the ex-Inner City Dublin councillor. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Robin Schiller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The London Marathon takes place on Sunday October 2nd and one of the runners will be Iain Ward aka ‘The King of Chemo.’ In 2019 Iain received shocking news that would forever change his life. The 31 year old personal trainer was diagnosed with stage 3 terminal brain cancer. Despite receiving the devastating prognosis, Iain decided to take on a series of world record attempts in order to raise funds for cancer research and he needs your help for a very interesting way of raising funds. Host Fionn...
Spying, sex toys and cheating! Never has a chess match grabbed the attention of the world’s media like the recent defeat of the five-time defending world chess champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway at the hands of the up and coming American chess player Hans Niemann. What ensued would see allegations of cheating and spying and an offer from Niemann to play his games naked going forward. HOST: Fionnán Sheahan GUEST: Malcolm Pein See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
It was a crime that shocked two nations – a young woman, walking home from a night out with work colleagues vanished into thin air. It was six days before everybody’s worst fears came to pass. Ten years on Jill Meagher's tragic murder still resonates in Australia and Ireland. Host Kevin Doyle. Guests: Ellen Coyne and Airlie Walsh See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Description: John Delaney, former CEO of the FAI had a controversial tenure resulting in a €20m government bailout. The Indo Daily speaks to the journalist who broke the story wide open. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Mark Tighe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's an €11bn budget, with €4.1bn of it set aside to address the 'cost-of-living' crisis, but who among us are the winners and who has been left out in the cold? In this live episode, the Indo Daily gets to grips with Budget 2023. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Charlie Weston, Donal O'Donovan, and Marian Ryan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the final investigative hearing into the Capitol Hill riot by the January 6 committee scheduled for tomorrow, Donald Trump is fighting fires on all sides in Washington, Florida and New York. Is this the end of the line for the man known as ‘Teflon Don’? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Gina London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He's the Teflon Taoiseach who became unstuck, but is Bertie Ahern about to return to political life? The Indo Daily profiles the former Fianna Fáil leader. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: John Downing and Philip Ryan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are there any winners in the 2021 Census? What about passports identity and language? Is this a turning point for Nationalists and Unionists and will these census results fast track a border poll? Andrew Madden and Ciarán Dunbar discuss the Northern Ireland census results, if they mean a border poll and there’s even a mention of kangaroos. HOST: Ciaran Dunbar GUEST: Andrew Madden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Limerick man Jason Corbett and his wife Molly Martens appeared to be living the All-American dream in North Carolina. But on August 2nd 2015 a nightmare unfolded for the Corbett family that will see them return to court next year in the retrial of the killing of Jason Corbett. HOST: Fionnán Sheahan GUEST: Ralph Riegel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With over two thirds of Ireland’s population living outside of Dublin, we ask if they get their fair share when it comes to infrastructure, transport, housing and broadband? HOST: Siobhan Maguire GUESTS: Peter Burke Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Matt Carthy Sinn Féin TD and spokesperson on Agriculture, Food & Marine and Fionnán Sheahan - Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Woody Allen's short-lived retirement announcement has opened up a conversation once more about this controversial director. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Pat Stacey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The unceremonious arrest in Spain of Johnny Morrissey - shirtless and in handcuffs – has sent shockwaves through the Kinahan Cartel. Irish Independent special correspondent Paul Williams tells The Indo Daily about the man who is suspected to be the money laundering mastermind behind the cartel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 2000, Catherine Nevin was found guilty of the murder of her husband, Tom Nevin at their Co Wicklow pub. The Indo Daily recounts this dark and evil crime. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Paul Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This month marked the 23rd anniversary of the murder of teenager, Raonaid Murray. At just 17 years of age, Raonaid was brutally stabbed to death in a laneway near her home in South Dublin in 1999. The Indo Daily asks why her killer is still at large. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Meagher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bigger than U2, bigger than Springsteen, bigger than the Pope – Garth Brooks sold out an unprecedented five nights at Dublin’s Croke Park. What is the draw of the country music superstar and why did one handshake bring the global entertainer to Ireland? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the funeral of the two children who died in a car fire in Co Westmeath to take place today, the Indo Daily finds out more about the tragic deaths of Thelma and Mikey Dennany. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Conor Feehan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
King Charles III made his first visit to Ireland as king yesterday. Even at the age of 73 the new king could have a big bearing on British-Irish relations for decades to come, but can he emulate his mother's unexpected popularity in Ireland? Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Nicola Anderson and John Downing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Description: How does a United States Marine Corps end up as a gunrunner for the Provisional IRA and working alongside notorious gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger? In conversation with John Crawley, the Indo Daily finds out how his life took this extraordinary turn. Have you heard the news - The Indo Daily is up for a Listener's Choice award. You can vote for ‘The Indo Daily’ here https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
From boy band to the big screen, why is Harry Styles such a success story? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Through no fault of her own, and for reasons that she may never understand, catfish victim Aoibhín has become mired in an unbelievable story that should spook anyone who in any way exists online. Aoibhín decides to go undercover in an attempt to lure a person who could be her catfish out from the shadows, while Independent.ie journalist Ellen Coyne confronts the individual through her investigations. What did they discover? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This evening, the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced. The Indo Daily looks back on the life and times of Elizabeth Windsor. Host: Denise Calnan. Guests: Sarah Cadden and John Downing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Through no fault of her own, and for reasons that she may never understand, catfish victim Aoibhín has become mired in an unbelievable story that should spook anyone who in any way exists online. It's a catfish story like no other. Ellen Coyne speaks to Aoibhín about her ordeal in part 1 of this two part series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Through no fault of her own, and for reasons that she may never understand, catfish victim Aoibhín has become mired in an unbelievable story that should spook anyone who in any way exists online. It's a catfish story like no other. Now, she tells this incredible story to Ellen Coyne in a new two-part Indo Daily podcast special starting tomorrow Thursday September 8th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With a new Prime Minister in the UK – does the Irish government have faith in Liz Truss to get Brexit done and resolve the Northern Ireland protocol dispute? HOST: Tabatha Monahan GUEST: Kevin Doyle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Once again this season, indiscipline in Gaelic games is dominating the headlines, following an alleged assault on a referee at an underage football match in Roscommon. Sunday Independent Columnist Joe Brolly discusses referees, violence, and abuse in the GAA. Host Fionnán Sheahan. Guest Joe Brolly Have you heard the news - The Indo Daily is up for a Listener's Choice award. You can vote for ‘The Indo Daily’ here https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Nicknamed the Blade Runner, Oscar Pistorius, the South African athlete was lauded for his sporting achievements the world over. But he would soon become a fallen hero since the killing of Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013. The Indo Daily's new 'Downfall' series finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Carlin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
